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Sylas

The name Sylas peaked for girls at #10222 in 2023. Sylas is also used for boys, ranking #487 in 2024.

The name Sylas is a boy's name meaning "of the woods".

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Appearing in the Polish New Testament and possibly working to honor a Sylvester, Sylas has been climbing back up the rankings in recent years. Previously peaking in 2013 at #520, it has since overtaken that, entering the Top 500 in 2022. While the classic spelling is six times more popular in the US, that trendy Y is nevertheless capturing parents' attention. 
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Likely derived from the Roman family name Silvanus, Sylas has a woodsy and nature-inspired feel, though some theories suggest it might also have emerged from the name Saul, meaning "asked for."  


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The name Sylas is currently ranked #487 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #464 in 2023. The name is most popular in SYLAS, SYLAS, and SYLAS. Sylas is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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